War of the Xbox 360s

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Microsoft Japan announces tie-up with film and a limited edition face plate.

By Anoop Gantayat

Xbox 360 is about to invade Japan not unlike the blood-sucking aliens of War of the Worlds who invaded the Earth and got their thin "booties" subsequently kicked by quick thinking Tom Cruise and some tiny microbes. Perhaps in an effort to further convey the image of Xbox 360 as an outside invading force vent on taking over the Japanese games industry, Microsoft has announced a promotion with Paramount's War of the Worlds, which is scheduled for Japanese DVD release on 11/9.

The War of the Worlds promotion will begin in early November. From 11/7 to 11/13, the new Xbox 360 Lounge in Tokyo's pricey Aoyama district will get "jacked" by the movie. During this period, Microsoft will air the film on the lounge's big screen and will post promotional materials inside and outside the building. The Xbox 360 Lounge cafe will be home to a special drink that has apparently been created in the image of War of the Worlds (it hopefully won't look like human blood).

In addition to this, Microsoft and Paramount will be holding a promotion with the DVD version of War of the Worlds. Those who purchase the Japanese DVD will be entered into a drawing for one of 200 Xbox 360 units bundled with a War of the Worlds original face plate. That's right, you not only get a next generation game machine, but a special face plate to go with it! Take a look at the face plate in the gallery below.

These promotions are only set for Japan at the moment, so if you aren't already a part of the 120 million strong and aging population of the island nation, come on over! As a foreigner, you will no doubt be welcomed with open arms just like Xbox 360 will when it launches on 12/10.